Mark Ward
Question:1152. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if exit interviews are being carried out for gardaí who are resigning from An Garda Síochána. [38218/23]
View answerMonday, 11 September 2023
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including human resourcing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that exit interviews were initiated in An Garda Síochána in April 2023 to develop an understanding of why personnel may decide to leave the organisation, and where appropriate, to address issues which may influence retention. I understand that exit interviews are carried out by a Chartered Occupational Psychologist working within An Garda Síochána's Human Resources and People Development Section.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that, to date, a total of 28 exit interviews have been conducted, across Garda members and staff. As I am sure the Deputy will appreciate, given the low number of exit interviews conducted, there is insufficient data as yet to identify definitive themes.
The Deputy will be interested to know that there will be an option, available shortly, of a confidential online survey that will increase capacity to collect data from those who resign from An Garda Síochána.